Ingredients:
1 1/3 lbs ground beef ( I like it with ground round)
2 eggs
3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 slice white bread, torn into 1/2 inch chunks
1/8-1/4 cup milk
1 slice bacon, uncooked, cut crosswise into narrow strips ( 1/4-inch x 1-inch slivers)
1 tablespoon fine breadcrumbs ( generous, a grated hard roll, oats or wheat germ will do)
1 tablespoon catsup ( generous)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Soak white bread in enough milk to make a mush, set aside.
Mix together ground beef, eggs, onion, salt and pepper; blend well.
Add bread/milk mixture to the meat mixture.
Pat meat into a loaf shape and place onto baking sheet with a lip to catch drippings (line the pan with foil for easy cleanup).
Press bacon slivers gently into top of loaf with pointed tip of a knife.
Spoon catsup generously on top of meatloaf, then sprinkle with fine breadcrumbs.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the meat is nicely browned and topping is caramelized.
Leftovers make very delectable sandwiches the following day, so you may wish to double the recipe and make two loaves! I prefer white bread for mine, with just a little catsup. DH likes his with whole grain wheat bread and lotsa catsup. I hope you enjoy :).
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.